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Malaga vs Espanyol Predictions

Spain · La Liga · Fri, 9 Oct 2026 · 20:00 · Prediction, H2H, stats & betting tips

Spain · La LigaFri, 9 Oct 2026

Malaga

20th in table · 5 pts

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Fri, 9 Oct 2026·20:00

1 : 1

Full timeTip: 2 · 2.74

Espanyol

14th in table · 11 pts

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Win probability

35.9%Malaga29.2%Draw34.9%Espanyol

Our prediction

2 · Malaga

Malaga vs Espanyol listed tip from the board.

Odds2.74
Confidence36.50%
ResultGraded
Pre-match model probabilityPick and odds as published before kick-off
  • Malaga 35.9%
  • Draw 29.2%
  • Espanyol 34.9%

Board tips

Betting Tips

  • Away Win2Odds 2.7437%Lost
  • Double ChanceX2Odds 1.4768%Won
  • Over 1.5 GoalsOver 1.5Odds 1.3375%Won
  • corners ouOver 6.5Odds 3.1032%Lost
  • Correct Score Tips1-2Odds 9.0011%Lost
  • cards ouOver 2.0Odds 2.8036%Lost
  • Banker of the DayX2Odds 1.4768%Won
  • Win Either Half2Odds 1.8355%Won

Season statistics

La Liga · 9 matches each · highlighted side is stronger

MalagaEspanyol
Goals scored (avg)
11.2
Goals conceded (avg)Lower is better
1.91.7
Wins
03
Played
1111

Recent form

Last matches · newest first

Malaga1W 3D 5L in last 9
  • 31 OctReal Betis2 – 1MalagaL
  • 27 OctAlcazar0 – 3MalagaW
  • 23 OctAlaves1 – 1MalagaD
  • 18 OctMalaga2 – 5Real SociedadL
  • 20 SeptGetafe1 – 0MalagaL
  • 17 SeptMalaga1 – 3VillarrealL
  • 13 SeptCelta Vigo1 – 1MalagaD
  • 6 SeptMalaga0 – 0LevanteD
  • 30 AugReal Madrid4 – 0MalagaL
Espanyol2W 1D 6L in last 9
  • 30 OctVillarreal0 – 1EspanyolW
  • 27 OctSestao River4 – 3EspanyolL
  • 24 OctRacing Santander2 – 1EspanyolL
  • 17 OctEspanyol0 – 1Atletico MadridL
  • 18 SeptEspanyol1 – 3ElcheL
  • 15 SeptRayo Vallecano2 – 1EspanyolL
  • 12 SeptOsasuna0 – 2EspanyolW
  • 6 SeptEspanyol1 – 1SevillaD
  • 29 AugReal Sociedad2 – 1EspanyolL
H2H
Head to headMalaga 0W · 2D · Espanyol 6W · 2.8 goals a game
  • 2 MayEspanyol3 – 0Malaga
  • 2 NovMalaga0 – 3Espanyol
  • 2 SeptEspanyol3 – 0Malaga
  • 13 MayEspanyol4 – 1Malaga
  • 8 JanMalaga0 – 1Espanyol
  • 4 FebMalaga0 – 1Espanyol
  • 26 AugEspanyol2 – 2Malaga
  • 3 AprMalaga1 – 1Espanyol

Betting markets

Bookmaker prices with margin removed

No over/under prices stored.

Match result

Malaga2.74
Draw3.37
Espanyol2.82

No BTTS prices stored.

No double chance prices stored.

Malaga

Chance35.9%
Odds2.74

Draw

Chance29.2%
Odds3.37

Espanyol

Chance34.9%
Odds2.82

No half-time prices stored.

No corner prices stored.

Model comparison

Our pick: 2 at 2.74

MalagaEspanyol
Recent form46%54%
Attack45%55%
Defence46%54%
Goals model45%55%
Head-to-head13%87%
Overall51%49%

Trends

Trend · La Liga

Malaga scored 1 per game in the last 9.

Trend · La Liga

Malaga conceded 1.9 per game in the last 9.

Trend · La Liga

Failed to score in 3 of those 9.

Trend · La Liga

Kept a clean sheet in 2 of those 9.

Malaga vs Espanyol: prediction & preview

Spain · La Liga · Fri, 9 Oct 2026

Malaga meet Espanyol in the Spain, La Liga on 9 October 2026 at 20:00 (Africa/Lagos). The recorded score is 1–1.

On the 1X2 market the shortest price is Malaga at 2.74. Once the bookmaker margin is removed, that outcome carries about 35.9% of the implied chance, with the other two outcomes sharing the rest. A short price means the market rates that side more likely. It is not a certainty, and the margin means the three raw probabilities add up to more than 100% before they are scaled.

Season points-per-game rates were not stored on this fixture yet. The odds chart still shows how the 1X2, goals, and both-teams markets are priced.

Malaga vs Espanyol FAQs

4 questions

What time is the Malaga vs Espanyol match?

Kickoff is 20:00 on 9 October 2026, shown in Africa/Lagos.

What are the safest picks for Malaga vs Espanyol?

Malaga is the safest-priced 1X2 pick at 2.74. The margin-adjusted share is about 35.9%.

What are the over and under 2.5 prices?

Over and under 2.5 prices are not stored for this match.

Do both teams score on this match?

A both-teams-to-score price is not stored for this match.